rathbone

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Audio Design Associates PF2501 and MAG 3.6Rs
Ted,Are you saying that you are losing ribbons and never blowing fuses? No way unless something is really screwed-up or the 3.6R is being driven by entry-level front end components.First of all, your present amp sounds like it is way under-powered... 
GamuT CD 1 R inquiry
Golgfrok,Actually the unit as shown in TAS with the gold faceplate with silver looks very nice in-person....really!! It is a very cool looking player. I happen to really dig the blue light...others may not. I had the same concerns about looks, but... 
Review: Bryston 4B-SST Amplifier
thanks for the review! 
Hifi dealer in San Diego?
Stereo Design has what your looking for (Krell, Wilson, Wadia). Check out there website www.stereodesign.com for pictures of their sound rooms and updates on equipment they carry. 
Jazz and the Hammond B
I just picked up the Rudy Van Gelder version of Jimmy Smith's "The Sermon" and it is a must have ($8.99 on sale at Tower!!)My favorite Hammond player is DAN WALL however....he is part of the ABERCROMBIE trio that has recorded four CD's in the last... 
Add a DAC or buy a new CD player?
Keep things simple...since you already are familiar with Rotel find a new or used Rotel RCD 991....it is very overlooked player! Try and invest the majority of your budget towards your source....most people like me find this out the hard way. The ... 
Burn-in time Vs. Getting used to a sound
I would say that of the two, burn-in would have the least impact....the character of any component/device will not change "night and day" over time, although with your "golden ears" you may claim it so. To make a point, what if you were to exchang...